The QE2 floating hotel in Dubai, which previously served as the flagship of the legendary Cunard Line, will be rebranded and upgraded under the M Gallery portfolio of Accor Hotels.
Former Cunard liner QE2 to be refurbished again under Accor Hotels
AIDA Cruises to deploy AIDAaura in South Africa for 2022/23 cruise season
AIDA Cruises is planning to send its cruise ship AIDAaura to South Africa for the upcoming 2022/23 winter cruise season.
Qatar cruise tourism almost fully recovered ahead of FIFA World Cup
Qatar’s cruise tourism sector is almost fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with cruise ship calls for the 2022/23 season having bounced back thanks to the FIFA World Cup.
AD Ports signs agreement to develop cruise infrastructure in Egypt
The UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Egypt’s Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a term sheet and a head of terms agreement for the development of cruise infrastructure.
MSC Cruises postpones opening ceremony for Durban cruise terminal
The official opening ceremony for the new Kwa-Zulu Natal Cruise Terminal in Durban has been suspended until May 15th.
New luxury cruise line Explora Journeys lays keel for second ship Explora II
MSC Cruises‘ new luxury cruise line subsidiary, Explora Journeys, has laid the keel for its second cruise ship, Explora II, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy.
Costa Atlantica and Mediterranea leave Dubai after two-year COVID lay-up
Costa Atlantica and Costa Mediterranea, which spent almost the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic in warm lay-up in Dubai, have left the region and returned to Europe.
South Africans have fun with name of cruise ship sailing from Cape Town
The name of an MSC cruise ship sailing from Cape Town in 2024 as part of its World Cruise has caused a stir on Twitter in South Africa due to its name.
Turkish cruise company plans to launch Umrah pilgrimage itineraries
The Turkish cruise company Ay Cruise is planning to launch new cruise itineraries from Istanbul in Turkey to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, so that passengers can undertake the Umrah pilgrimage by ship.
Silversea reveals forward facing pool and panoramic bar aboard Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has announced additional design details for its new cruise ship Silver Nova, the first in a new class of at least two ships.
Azamara Onward ready in May with new dining and entertainment options
Azamara has announced that its fourth ship, Azamara Onward, will be ready for her maiden voyage with the line in May, departing from Monte Carlo. The maiden voyage to Venice will mark […]
Costa Cruises to straddle Middle East and Europe with Costa Venezia in Istanbul
Costa Cruises will be focusing on both the Middle East and Europe with its new itineraries aboard Costa Venezia out of Istanbul in Turkey.
MSC Cruises shows respect for local customs after death of woman in Durban
MSC Cruises has shown respect for local traditions and customs following the death of a South African female crew member aboard MSC Orchestra in Durban.
Museum-eque Jubilee Lounge to debut aboard Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed that Carnival Celebration will debut a new lounge celebrating the line’s history with original fittings and memorabilia from past Carnival ships.
Cabin designs revealed for new Cunard ship Queen Anne
Cunard Line has revealed the accommodation designs for its new ship Queen Anne, the fourth vessel in the current fleet and the 249th overall for the centuries-old cruise line.
Ras Al Khaimah targets luxury and expedition cruise growth
While Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established themselves as the primary cruise ports in the Middle East, with Dubai especially popular as a homeport for Arabian Gulf itineraries, Ras Al Khaimah is […]
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details on spa aboard new Prima and Viva ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the first charcoal sauna at sea and two-deck indoor waterfall for the spa aboard its two upcoming ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Virgin Voyages reveals name of fourth ship as Brilliant Lady
The fourth Virgin Voyages cruise ship will be named Brilliant Lady, joining her three sister ships Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady.
Royal Caribbean will deploy new ship Icon of the Seas in Caribbean in 2024
Royal Caribbean International have announced that its new cruise ship Icon of the Seas, the first of a new class of ships, and the first LNG-powered vessel in the fleet, will homeport […]
More details emerge after woman found dead aboard MSC Orchestra
It has been revealed that a 30-year-old South African woman working aboard MSC Orchestra during her current summer season in Durban, was found with a broken neck when her body was discovered […]
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